At 30-some pounds, both my wife and I can lift this motor, which is very helpful when putting it on or taking it off our 8-foot inflatable dinghy. It is small enough and light enough that it can be stored in one of the lazarette lockers on our 35-foot sailboat. Its lightness also makes it possible to leave the motor tilted up on the dinghy when it is being towed.

It would be nice if it had a reverse gear, but that would doubtless add to the weight. For reverse, the engine turns completely around, and the handle with throttle flips over so it is easy to steer and control the speed. It might plane our inflatable with only one person in it. We haven't tried that, but it is plenty fast for use in harbors. It is air-cooled and relatively quiet.

At 30-some pounds, both my wife and I can lift this motor, which is very helpful when putting it on or taking it off our 8-foot inflatable dinghy. It is small enough and light enough that it can be stored in one of the lazarette lockers on our 35-foot sailboat. Its lightness also makes it possible to leave the motor tilted up on the dinghy when it is being towed.

It would be nice if it had a reverse gear, but that would doubtless add to the weight. For reverse, the engine turns completely... more

Pros:Easy To Use, Light Weight, High Quality, Easy To Store

Cons:Lacks A Neutral Or Reverse Gear, Filling With Oil Is Difficult

Thomas Recommends This Honda Marine Product

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William B.Gaylord, MI

Purchased 7/5/16

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2016

Perfect For Small Boats

I own an 11 foot aluminum boat. Perfect for the small lake in my area of northern Michigan. Trying to find a gas powered motor for this boat has been difficult. 2 strokes are not being manufactured and a good used 2 to 3 horse 2 stroke is impossible.

This motor is just right for a couple of reasons. 1. Weight is 29 pounds (Not much more than a small electric troller and a battery). Still not broken in, but power is acceptable. No speed records, but I can get around a 5 mile lake ok.

Motor will run slow enough for trolling. Gas consumption is ridiculous. My spare gas tank is a 1 liter metal camp fuel container. Easily run 2 or 3 hours on a half liter. Probably use more when broken in an I can open it up. Perfect for my small boat.

I own an 11 foot aluminum boat. Perfect for the small lake in my area of northern Michigan. Trying to find a gas powered motor for this boat has been difficult. 2 strokes are not being manufactured and a good used 2 to 3 horse 2 stroke is impossible.

This motor is just right for a couple of reasons. 1. Weight is 29 pounds (Not much more than a small electric troller and a battery). Still not broken in, but power is acceptable. No speed records, but I can get around a 5 mile lake ok. more